One of the standout features of the TESL Ontario Annual Conference 2025 (Nov 19–21) will be its two powerful keynote addresses, which promise to set the tone for deep reflection…
Consider your teaching philosophy as a guide, or roadmap, and a reflection of your beliefs about the role of the teacher, how language is learned, and the kind of learning…
The new school year has just started. We’ve already enrolled many students from diverse backgrounds. To me, it feels like learning everything new all over again. Their languages, their cultures,…
I have taught English language learners at postsecondary institutions for close to fifteen years. In that time, there has been a remarkable change in technology and pedagogical approaches, but the…
I love to teach language learners how to write, from grammar and sentence structure to unity, clarity, and cohesion. As they advance, I ask them to check for rhythm and…
My experience ranges from teaching students in a private school from grades 1 to 5 to tutoring adults at the public library. My current experience, and the most rewarding one,…
